
Hall's Corner
March, 24
Students in the News, Making BHS Proud!
2023 NYSATA Legislative VIRTUAL Exhibit - Accepted Student Artwork
BHS Juniors Visit HBCU's
A group of 21 Brighton High School juniors had the opportunity to tour two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) in March. Brighton Director of Student and Family Engagement Jeff Green, Brighton High School Principal Dr. Tom Hall, and BHS counselor Courtney Stern accompanied the students. The BHS group went with several other Monroe County schools.
The students toured Howard University in Washington, DC and Morgan State University in Baltimore. They also visited the National Museum of African American History, toured the monuments, and saw the changing of the guard at Arlington Cemetery.
Check out the BHS SPRING tIMELINE OF EVENTS so you can plan ahead!
In this week’s Hall’s Corner...
- Distribution of ordered graduation stationary will be Wednesday, March 29, 4th-5th.
- PTSA Meeting with the TCMS and BHS Principals – April 27, 2023, noon via Zoom.
- ATTENTION JUNIORS – Summer College Essay Course just for BHS JUNIORS!
- SAT/ACT Boot Camp
- Summer Enrichment Course Offerings
- Calendar of Upcoming Events
- Mountain Bound
- SENIORS, Have you ordered the cap and gown?!
- BHS Outdoor Club will have the opportunity to travel to Grand Cayman
- BHS Open Campus Schedule for 11/29/ 2022- 4/30/2023
- Cell Phone Reminders
- Athletics
PTSA Meeting with the TCMS and BHS Principals
April 27, 2023 from NOON to 1:00 PM via ZOOM - https://zoom.us/j/99326855403
Join us on April 27th from Noon to 1:00 PM on ZOOM for a special April PTSA Meeting with the TCMS and BHS Principals. This month, we will have two guest presenters talk to parents about information they need to know regarding teenage cyber-safety, digital footprints that last a lifetime, on-line predators, learn about tools to aid with the removal of explicit content from the Internet, red flag warnings, the latest social media concerns, and more. Join Debra Ortiz-Pardi from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Stefanie Szwejbka from the BIVONA Child Advocacy Center.
Attention Seniors and their families.
ATTENTION JUNIORS – Summer College Essay Course just for BHS JUNIORS!
Chariot Learning is offering SAT/ACT Boot Camp at BHS
Summer Enrichment Classes
The following summer enrichment classes are open for registration here. (Hyperlink "here" to https://brightonschools.revtrak.net)
Writing Your College Application Essay
Study Skills for High School Students
SAT/ACT Exam Prep
NYS Driver Education, opened March 7, (Students must have permit before July.)
Calendar of Upcoming Events at BHS
Mountain Bound
The Brighton High School Mountain Bound program will be traveling up to the Adirondacks this summer for its annual five-day adventure, from July 10th to July 14th. This year’s program involves white water rafting, canoeing, hiking, swimming, stargazing, and some very exciting team building games. No prior camping experience in necessary, there are multiple levels of difficulty within each activity to challenge the first-time camper and the experienced hiker. If you are interested, would like more information, or have questions please contact Mr. Porta (jamie_porta@bcsd.org) for an information packet.
SENIORS, Order a Cap and Gown if you haven't yet!
Cap and gown ordering was in November! If you have not ordered yet, PLEASE do so NOW! If you have one from a previous graduation, let Ms. Kapp in the Main Office know so you can be recorded as having one.
Financial Assistance is Available
If you are your family need financial assistance with purchasing a cap and gown, please see your counselor for a PTSA Student & Family Support Fund Voucher. We can help you!
Outdoor Club announces the summer 2023 trip to Grand Cayman
BHS Open Campus Schedule for November 29 - April 30
“Open Campus” means you may leave campus if you have a free period.
“Closed Campus” means you may not leave the building, except for scheduled appointments. If weather/supervision allow, students may be allowed to go behind the school to study, play sports, or do work. Students MUST remain on campus.
Open Campus is a privilege granted to Brighton High School students and should be respected. This privilege can be revoked and/or restricted by administration and/or by parent request due to academic and/or behavioral concerns.
- Students are required to sign in and out during regular school hours at door #1.
- Students leaving for an appointment need to sign out at the Attendance Office FIRST and then leave via door #1 with a pass.
- Students cannot transport other students in their car during the school day.
- FAMILIES - if you DO NOT want your child to have OPEN CAMPUS privileges, please notify their assistant principal.
Schedule effective Nov. 29th -April 30th
New Cell Phone Policy
Administrator and Counselor Information
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